OUR MISSION is to seek out, study, and collect the work of early and contemporary writers, storytellers, and artists, and to publish, disseminate, and present that work through publications and educational and public programs for the larger community.

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ABOUT BRIGHT HILL PRESS & BRIGHT HILL LITERARY CENTER

BRIGHT HILL PRESS was founded in 1992 by Bertha Rogers, with Ernest M. Fishman, who later became president of the organization.

BRIGHT HILL PRESS is an independent, 501(c)(3), not-for-profit coporation governed by a Board of Directors representing the community the organization serves, and an Advisory Board from the larger community. Donations are tax-deductible, to the full extent of the law.

Celebrating 25 years

BRIGHT HILL is dedicated to increasing audiences’ appreciation of the writing arts and oral traditions that comprise American literature, and to encouraging and furthering the tradition of oral poetry and writing in the Catskills and beyond. Writers and artists who participate in Bright Hill Press/Word Thursdays programs are selected for their artistic excellence, their ability and willingness to work within a community setting, and the diversity of their backgrounds, genres, and styles. BHP understands that recognition of the need for a literary community and a commitment to lifelong learning are critical aspects of audience development; our programs for children and adults engender the spirit, craft, and imagination that makes this possible.

Bright Hill Press is funded, in part, by the New York State Council on the Arts, a State Agency; and by the A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Foundation; the Walter Rich Charitable Foundation; the Delaware County Youth Bureau, under the auspces of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services; the A. C. Molinari Foundation; the Tianaderrah Foundation; the Dewar Foundation; the Otis A. Thompson Foundation; Stewart’s Shops; and by its members and friends.

Bright Hill Center is located at 94 Church Street, a block north of Barlow’s General Store and includes the Bright Hill Free Library & Internet Wing and the Education Wing, in which adult and children’s literary and visual arts workshops are regularly conducted. For details and for information about Bright Hill Press and its programs, contact Bright Hill Center at 607-829-5055 or email the Center at [email protected]